Jun 30, 2020 | Campaign News
Early voting continues for the July 14 primary runoff and special elections. Because of the inherent “lumpiness” of runoff elections across the state, meaningfully comparing turnout year-to-year is difficult. On top of that, the early voting period was extended by a...
Jun 25, 2020 | Campaign News
A new Fox News Poll (PDF) finds Joe Biden leading President Trump, 45%-44%, in Texas. Trump led among men, 51%-39%, while Biden had an identical lead among women, 51%-39%. Trump led among Anglo voters, 60%-31%, while Biden led among Black voters, 85%-6%, and...
Jun 23, 2020 | Campaign News
LWV Voter Guide: The League of Women Voters has published its voter guides for the July 14 runoff and SD14 special elections. Visit vote411.org to receive a personalized voter guide for your address. SD14 special: Black Austin Democrats endorsed Rep. Eddie Rodriguez...
Jun 11, 2020 | Campaign News
SD14 special: Texas AFT endorsed Rep. Eddie Rodriguez (D-Austin). His campaign released a list of seven endorsements from members of the Texas Legislative Black Caucus: Reps. Alma Allen (D-Houston), Rhetta Bowers (D-Rowlett), Nicole Collier (D-Fort Worth), Barbara...
Jun 4, 2020 | Campaign News
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has permanently stayed an injunction expanding eligibility for voting by mail pending appeal. The court had previously issued a temporary administrative stay. Calling District Judge Fred Biery’s order...
Jun 2, 2020 | Campaign News
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May 28, 2020 | Campaign News
Early voting: Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said he would extend the two-week early voting period for the November general election during an interview with KCBD-TV in Lubbock. Early voting is currently scheduled for October 19 through October 30. Abbott has previously...
May 26, 2020 | Campaign News
The Secretary of State released guidance for in-person voting (PDF) for the July 14 runoff election. The “minimum recommended health protocols for all voters” directs voters, “to the extent feasible” to maintain social distancing, bring their own hand sanitizer,...
May 26, 2020 | By the Numbers
82% Winning percentage of runoff candidates who finished 10% or more ahead of their challenger in the primary election since 2002. There have been 175 “open” primary runoff elections for state, legislative and federal offices since 2002, and the candidate who finished...
May 19, 2020 | Campaign News
The back-and-forth on eligibility for voting by mail during the coronavirus pandemic continued today (Tuesday) when U.S. District Judge Fred Biery ruled that all voters regardless of age qualify for absentee voting. “Any eligible Texas voters who seeks to vote by mail...
May 18, 2020 | Campaign News
SEN: Sen. Royce West (D-Dallas) accused U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R) of using a “racist dogwhistle” when the incumbent’s campaign referred to West as “Restful Royce.” A spokesperson for Cornyn’s campaign said there was no racist intent as the term was meant to mock...
May 14, 2020 | Campaign News
A divided three-judge panel reinstated a temporary restraining order preventing Travis Co. Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir from rejecting an application for a ballot by mail filed on the basis of COVID-19. The decision from the Fourteenth Court of Appeals was procedural and not...
